The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) in a major offensive in the southeastern Aleppo on Friday, targeting three areas that are located near the Aleppo International Airport.

Syrian Arab Army led by elite Tiger Forces attacked Fatah Halab's position at the Al-Jazmati, Al-Helwaniyeh, and Al-Mayssar districts; this resulted in a fierce battle that is still ongoing at the moment according to Al-Masdar.

At least 50 percent of the Al-Jazmati Neighborhood has been captured by the SAA after they managed to overrun Fatah Halab's first line of defense.

These three neighborhoods have a strategic imporance for proximity to the Aleppo International Airport.

Syrian Arab Army's aim is securing and clearing western countryside of the Aleppo International Airport.